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Five victims of female genital mutilation underwent surgical repairs in Oyo: UNFPA
Five survivors of female genital mutilation in Oyo State have received life-changing surgical repairs for related complications. Tolulope…
Reaching for the stars: ‘We know the answers’ to support women in STEM
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) are crucial to economic growth – yet gender inequality in these fields…
Women affairs, education ministries collaborate to advance girl-child education
The federal ministries of Women Affairs (FMoWA) and Education are to collaborate to advance girl-child emancipation, poverty and…
Investment in women’s health to unlock $400bn in global GDP: WEF Report
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos New research from the World Economic Forum (WEF) reveals that addressing nine key health…
Stakeholders seek review of existing gender policies on agricultural export
The Farmers Aggregators Initiative of Nigeria and other stakeholders have called for a comprehensive review of existing gender…
2024 $1.2 million Opus Prize: Nigeria’s Sr. Francisca Uti Wins!
In a remarkable recognition of her transformative humanitarian work, Nigerian Catholic nun, Sister Francisca Ngozi Uti, has been…
‘No excuse’: A global call to end violence against women
On the 25th anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, world leaders and advocates…
FG plans free caesarean section to reverse high maternal mortality
The Federal Government has unveiled a nationwide free caesarean section initiative aimed at reducing Nigeria’s alarming maternal mortality…
The world must step up for girls, UN chief says
As the world marked the International Day of the Girl Child on Friday, a town hall held at UN Headquarters…
Youth minister advocates for improved decisions to empower girl-child
The Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has advocated for proper decision-making that will improve the girl-child’s…